Senior Estimator at Atkins North America, Inc. in Beaverton, Oregon

Job Description:

Job Description

Senior Estimator

Why join us? 

Our Hillsboro team is growing! The Senior Estimator prepares cost estimates for specific disciplines and provides business support to senior staff as directed. Prepares cost estimates, completes pricing and benchmarking research and maintains project documents and files in an organized manner. This position is based out of Hillsboro, OR and reports to the Technical Manager. 

This is a full-time position with Faithful+Gould that comes with the opportunity to prove your true potential, provide expert services on world class projects, collaborate and grow with professional services experts, and receive an attractive compensation package with robust benefits. 

About Us: 

Faithful+Gould is a world leader in integrated project and program management consulting. We provide expert and professional management consulting services on a wide range of interesting and iconic projects with many high-profile clients across key business sectors and industries that include several Fortune 100 companies and notable Federal/State/City government agencies. Faithful+Gould ranked #9 largest Construction Management Company and #7 Program Management Company by Engineering News Record (ENR). Faithful+Gould was established in the U.K. in 1947, with its first USA office opening in 1992. We embody Constructive Expertise – It’s in our DNA! 

How will you contribute to the team? 

·         Examines blueprints and other documents and prepares detailed cost estimates. Performs accurate quantity takeoffs of available design documents. 

·         Work in fast paced environment with the ability to adapted to change.

·         Obtains accurate and up to date pricing information from databases, contractors, suppliers, etc. to utilize in estimates. 

·         Works with architects and engineers to develop clear understanding of project scope during preparation of estimate. Develops relationships with members of A/E firms and project team members. 

·         Assists senior staff in ways to make projects more efficient. Seeks ways to improve accuracy and efficiency of tasks. 

·         Maintains project documents such as drawings and specifications in an organized and reasonable manner. Maintains project files on file server in accordance with company standards. 

·         Maintains and updates data library of costs. 

·         Prepares cost reconciliation between two or more estimates and explains variance cost drivers. 

·         Performs such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary. 

·         Complexity - Work involves conventional practice but may include a variety of complex features. 

·         Decision-making - Most assignments are performed solitarily. Makes sound judgements on technical problems and methods. Receives approval on proposed plans for projects and general direction as to results expected or on unusual problems. 

·         Work direction given to others - Supervises, gives work direction to, and/or reviews the work of junior technical staff and/or others who assist in specific assignments. 

What will you contribute? 

·         Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying or a related field, plus four years relevant experience. 

·         A professional designation such as RICS, CCE, CCM, AIA, PE, ASPE, AACEI, CVS, AVS, LEED AP, RA, or any appraisal or real estate licensure is preferred.  

·         Must thoroughly understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project. 

·         Must be highly articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision-making abilities.  Must have excellent communication and presentation skills. 

What we offer at Faithful+Gould:  

·         Opportunity to work on projects of various sizes and levels of complexity for globally renowned clients. 

·         Strong team of expert, professional peers to mentor and grow with. 

·         Competitive salary. 

·         Flexible work schedules. 

·         Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays. 

·         Group Insurance. 

·         Retirement Savings Plan with employer match. 

·         Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 

·         Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a tuition reimbursement program. 

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!  
At every stage, we have the right support and training to help you learn and acquire what you need to succeed. We seek results-oriented problem solvers, creative thinkers, and performance-driven professionals who are ready to work on exciting projects and rewarding opportunities as a part of their exceptional career. 

Faithful+Gould is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability. 

Please review Faithful+Gould’s Equal Opportunity Statement here: 

https://careers.snclavalin.com/equal-opportunities-statement 

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